We all talk about the ways to reduce carbon emissions and that’s great….but what did you do today that is going to make a difference??
For example:
TODAY-
I weeded my garden and turned over the compost pile.
I bundled the newspapers for recycling.
I made fresh soup from my garden veggies.
I hung my laundry on the clothes line to dry.
I cut up some old tee shirts and bath towels and placed them with the paper towels so I am reminded to use the rags instead of paper.
I picked all the ripe figs off my tree and juiced them for a batch of homemade wine.
I put the stopper in the sink when I did dishes and afterwards, I put that water on my garden.
I took a shower this morning with the tub plug in and then scooped the water out for the garden.
I left the TV and lights off all day.
And, That was just what I DID today.
Tangible actions speak much louder than hypothetical ideals…SO WHAT DID YOU DO??
I am in Seattle and I kinda like the weather changes I have seen in the last 10-15 years.
As an avid gardener, I have kept a diary of my gardening for over 10 years and it has been warmer. 10 years ago I could put out the tomato plants on the first of May. This year I put mine out the first of April and could have done it even earlier. I have tomato plants in my yard that are 7 FEET TALL.
Warmer in-land temperatures have lead to a constant on-shore flow of cool wet air all summer so I have been able to plant peas, radishes, and cabbages all summer long. No real hot days all summer means I had crisp lettuce in August!
I am still PLANTING my garden and I expect to be able to keep doing so till November or later this year.
While I am sorry that global warming is such an issue for others, I cannot say I am personally against the whole idea….
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